Martin Odegaard scored his 30th Premier League goal for Arsenal, becoming the ninth player from Norway to reach the milestone. Despite missing Bukayo Saka, Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League table with a victory over struggling Luton at the Emirates Stadium.
The absence of leading scorer Saka was overcome as Arsenal defeated Luton with goals from Captain Odegaard and an own goal by Japan defender Daiki Hashioka. The victory saw the Gunners move above Liverpool to the top of the table with 68 points.
The much-changed Arsenal side, including players like Emile Smith Rowe, Thomas Kaminski, and Reiss Nelson, did enough to secure the win against a hard-working Luton team. Luton, facing severe injuries, fielded a depleted squad with 16-year-old Christian Chigozie on the bench.
Despite the injuries, Luton never let Arsenal run away with the game, showing determination and resilience. Arsenal keeper David Raya made some important saves, including denying Ross Barkley’s free-kick just before half-time.
Arsenal’s win against Luton follows their solid defensive performance against Manchester City, suggesting they are in the race for the title. Manager Mikel Arteta made some key changes to the starting lineup, giving fringe players valuable playing time and resting key players ahead of upcoming fixtures, including games against Bournemouth and Brentford.
The victory over Luton sees Arsenal return to winning ways as they aim to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table. They showed resilience and quality in the absence of key players like Saka, highlighting the depth of their squad and their determination to fight for the title.